Move to Coconut Point

We recently made the move to Coconut Point and are living next to Cheryl's family. Not sure if it was wise to actually move closer to the water but we are enjoying ourselves. Nice to have access to the beach whenever we want and there are more kids in the neighborhood for the girls to play with.

Girls at our new place

We live on the first floor of this duplex

Barbecues are big here. Hosted one at our new place.

one of the benefits of living closer to the ocean

Sunrise on the porch

Cruise ship in the front yard

Enjoying kava with the neighbors

Aunu'u Island

Awhile back I took a trip w/ the wildlife crew to Aunuu - a small, peaceful island off the southeastern tip of Tutuila. A short boat ride on a small catamaran fishing boat gets you to the island. A nice place to spend the day. Hope to take the girls here one weekend when the ocean is calm. Some of the scenery at Aunuu....

On the boat looking towards Aunuu

Arriving at the little harbor in Aunuu

Aunuu harbor has nice turquoise blue water.

The snorkeling is supposed to be good right outside of the harbor

From Aunuu harbor looking back toward Tutuila

Another shot of Aunuu harbor

Church on Aunuu island

One of the beaches on Aunuu

Aunuu has nice trails that circle the craters on the island.

One of the trails that goes around the island

Some of the local kids

Some shots of the northern eastern coast of island.....

"teacup" rock formation at Ma'ama'a cove

Pala quicksand lake

Girls in action

I know that F-bear and J-bear's multiple sets of Grandparents want to see photos of the girls ...

I bought a slip-n-slide for the girls. Had to demonstrate how it works - more painful than I remember

Frankie in action

J-bear in action

They played on this all day - waiting for the water bill.

Frankie with Pretty our new dog. We had to send Coco to a "better place" because she tried to bite a couple of children. Pretty is a much better fit for the family and a good snorkeling partner as well.

Juliana and Pretty

Cheryl threw a birthday party for Malea with a Halloween theme.

Girls during the tattoo festival at Tisa's

Frankie showing her school work during parent/teacher conference

Frankie at her desk

Juliana showing her schoolwork.

Getting ready for school

Lisa and Juliana sharing a snack

Missing tooth - the tooth fairy forgot to visit her?

The girls with their nanny, Harriet. They call her ate (pronounced atay) which means big sister in the Filipino language

Ladies at the Beach

Some shots of the girls at the beach .....

Tisa's barefoot bar

at fatu ma futi

Sunset on the beach at Amanave village